Auburn makes Muschamp nation's top paid assistant

The fiery Muschamp led the Auburn defense this past fall. His most memorable moment may have come in the Iron Bowl last month as he yelled at officials loud enough to draw a 15-yard penalty. Auburn personnel had to hold Muschamp back during the tirade.(Photo: File)

Auburn released the contract details for defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, who joined the Tigers in December after he was fired from Florida, where he coached the past four seasons.

The three-year deal gives Muschamp $1.6 million a year, making him the highest paid assistant coach in college football.

He will be paid a base salary of $250,000, $675,000 for personal endorsement rights and $675,000 for radio, Internet and TV rights and program and personal appearances. Muschamp will receive a $100,000 raise each year.

Additionally, he also gets an annual car allowance of $16,250 a year.

Muschamp is also eligible to receive competitive bonuses for academic and athletic performance. He can also earn extra money from speaking engagements, and equipment and apparel endorsements.

Should Muschamp end the agreement prior to the end of the 2015 regular season, including the SEC championship game, he would owe Auburn a $1 million buyout.

If Muschamp is fired without cause before the end of his contract, Auburn would owe him a lump sum payment within 30 days of his termination.

Florida owes Muschamp $6.3 million over the next three years, bringing his annual total to $3.7 million a year.